North Carolina woman shares viral TikTok of puppy reacting to camera

A North Carolina woman, Lindsey Patterson, recently shared a viral TikTok video featuring her Havanese puppy, Penny. The clip, which has over 5.3 million views, shows Penny reacting to her own image on the camera while Patterson briefly steps away. Penny barks and growls at the camera, believing it to be another dog. Patterson described the video as an accident, created while following a TikTok trend of leaving pets in front of a camera. The video has gained significant popularity, receiving over 820,000 likes since its posting on September 4. Patterson, who began creating content after surprising her boyfriend with Penny, enjoys the joy her puppy brings to viewers. The Havanese breed is well-liked in the U.S., often ranking around 25th in popularity among dog breeds.